Ten countries you (probably) havent visited - but should
Lake Atitlan, ringed by volcanoes, in Guatemala: this may be one of the most spectacular places on the planet.
Capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, with the Flame Towers skyscraper
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Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul.
Traffic around Namdaemun, the Great South Gate, in Seoul, South Korea.
The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lu
Six of the best: Volcano adventures
Ash-boarding, Nicaragua
The fumes rising from Nicaraguas Cerro Negro volcano show that its still rather active, and its probably a good idea to make sure the makeshift sledge is facing the right way when you place it on the rim.Ash-boarding is much the same as sandboardin
Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica photos: Meet the worlds cutest animals
A baby Hoffmanns two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) at the Sloth Sanctuary in Penshurt.
The sloths brought in as babies stay for good, because they do not know how to liv
Volcano-boarding in Nicaragua review: A thrill ride like no other
All smiles, before the descent.
Were not going that way, says Roger as I peer down into Cerro Negros horseshoe-shaped crater. Thats the way the lava goes.In 1971, one of the notorious Nicaraguan volcanos many eru
Lake Nicaragua: The ultimate chill-out spot in Central America
Ometepe volcano on Lake Nicaragua.
It is possible that, somewhere in the world, someone at this moment is feeling more relaxed than I am. However, I rather doubt it. Soothed by the sun-warmed planks of a floating platf
Now here is a god I can worship ...
Maximon offerings of money, cigarettes and rum.
Ive always liked the idea of Hinduism. Not so much the being a vegetarian part - bacon sandwiches are too good for that to be feasible. Abstinence isnt really my cup
Is the journey really worth it?
Taking it slowly: Guatemalas buses are about the spectacle, not the speed.
Its dark outside, pitch black, when the guy with the machine gun gets on board our bus and stalks down the aisle. Hes wearing a balaclava
Costa Rica | La Marina Wildlife Rescue | Talk to the animals
Volunteer at La Marina holding hands with a rescued spider monkey.
Everyone wants to see the wildlife in Costa Rica. Jane Mundy gets closer than most. By 8am were sitting on upturned buckets on the floor of a conc
Costa Rica | Central America | Riding tours | Riders in the storm
A keel-billed toucan.
The ultimate cross-country challenge takes Lance Richardson on a two-wheel adventure from the Pacific to the Caribbean. Theres a fallen tree on the sand, smooth and white, like a dinosaur fem
The worlds 10 best cities for walking
Two feet and heart beat: A stroll through a city can unearth some great finds.
No one walks in LA. Tell people youve decided to stroll even a few blocks and theyll look at you like you just announced youre swimmin
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica | Eyes on the jungle, head in the clouds
Seething sight ... the cone-shaped Mount Arenal volcano in north-western Costa Rica.
Birds, beasts, beauty — theres too much wonder to keep up with in Costa Rica, writes John Borthwick. ON THE map, Costa Rica look
24 hours in Antigua
Colourful character ... the World Heritage-listed old city.
Along cobblestone streets, Melanie Ball discovers fresh coffee and traditional weaving in a city flanked by volcanoes.The massive earthquake that hit La
Cute overload: the sloth sanctuary
A baby Hoffmanns two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) at the Sloth Sanctuary in Penshurt.
The sloths brought in as babies stay for good, because they do not know how to liv
